Finance Analyst - Entry Level

This is a hybrid position and hours per week will vary from 32 hours to 40 hours.

Embark on a rotational Finance role in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) supporting Corporate functions. Learn and execute financial processes and activities as well as analytics to support strategic business decisions.

What Youll Work On

• Learn key financial processes and activities, including budgeting, analytics, business support and general accounting. Includes training on SAP Financial modules and Oracle/Hyperion planning systems.
• Serves as a finance partner for one or several Corporate functions: Business Solutions and Technology/IT, Engineering, Legal, Procurement or Finance.
• Leveraging Shared Services organization, executes monthly close activities, provides clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary. Ensures compliance and champions internal controls and procedures.
• Develops forecasts and prepares supporting analytics and review materials for presentation to business partners and Finance leaders. Helps to manage risks and opportunities through the use of external and internal signals and data.
• Partners with the business and finance manager to review and analyze projects. Assists with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs). Provides analytical support for contract negotiations.
• Participates in the consolidation of financial results and forecasts for part or all of a Corporate function. Assists manager with ad-hoc analysis and preparation of review materials for presentation to Business and Finance leaders.
• Offer ideas and recommendations for continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
• Actively promotes positive team environment. Participates in talent development opportunities including training and mentoring. Prioritizes self-development and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial planning, analysis or accounting
• Demonstrated leadership ability in organizations or activities
• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with and support business partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment

Top required skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; accounting/finance background; ability to learn systems quickly.

Top preferred skills - Financial modeling; PowerPoint proficiency; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications or education requirements - Finance or Accounting degree preferred; minimum GPA 3.0 (most hires 3.4+).

The benefits that you are eligible for with Collins Consulting, Inc:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long Term Disability